Honchkrow (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Honchkrow (disambiguation).

Honchkrow ドンカラス Dongkarasu #430
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type Dark Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Big Boss Pokémon
Abilities Insomnia or Super Luck Super Luck Blue-Striped ----- Moxie Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh #075 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-186 Oblivia R-056 N-187
Height 2'11" Imperial 0.9 m Metric 2'11"/0.9 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 60.2 lbs. Imperial 27.3 kg Metric 60.2 lbs./27.3 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Black	Catch rate 30 (3.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Flying group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 187 Battle Exp.: 1871*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Honchkrow (Japanese: ドンカラス Dongkarasu) is a dual-type Dark/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves from Murkrow when exposed to a Dusk Stone.

Biology

Physiology

Honchkrow is roughly twice the size of its pre-evolution, Murkrow. Its feathers are mainly dark blue, while the underside of its wings is partially red. The tail's base is a white, cylindrical stalk, on which there is a growth of red feathers on the end. Honchkrow has a white and prominent crest of feathers on its chest that bears resemblance to a beard or cravat. Honchkrow has black feet with four toes, arranged in similar fashion as Murkrow's. Its head is supported by a broad and short neck. It has a slightly curved, yellow beak. The circular eyes have a white cornea and the pupils are red. It has dark blue eyelids. A large feather crest on its head makes it appear to be wearing a fedora hat that has spikes extending from the back. Its specific coat of feathers make it bear vague resemblance to a man dressed in a formal suit and a hat.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Like most fully evolved Pokémon it can use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact. It can wield the strong Flying-type move Sky Attack. Being a Dark-type Pokémon, it can use a few disruptive moves such as Taunt and Torment, and can also learn Dark Pulse. With a mere cry, Honchkrow are known to summon murders of Murkrow in this manner, and are known as the "summoners of the night" by the pitch black darkness that often accompany such a spectacle.

Behavior

Honchkrow are known to be ruthless. Honchkrow have been known to organize flocks of Murkrow. It is said that a Honchkrow will never forgive the mistakes of the Murkrow that follow it. These flocks have been seen flying at night. The purpose of the flocks is unclear, but they are known to collect food for the Honchkrow that organized them. Honchkrow normally spend the daytime hours tending to their feathers in solitude.

Habitat

Honchkrow live in swamps, forests, human towns and cities, and plains.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Honchkrow, like Murkrow, are scavengers.

In the anime

Major appearances

Paul's Honchkrow

Honchkrow in the anime

Paul's Murkrow evolved into a Honchkrow prior to Lost Leader Strategy!. Honchkrow made its first physical appearance in Aiding the Enemy where it battled against Ash's Turtwig. It appeared again in Pursuing a Lofty Goal! where Paul enters it in a PokéRinger competition. However, it lost to Ash's Staraptor, which evolved in the middle of their competition. Paul scolded it after its loss, saying that its reaction time was too slow.

Minor appearances

Honchkrow first appeared in The Rise of Darkrai under the ownership of Allegra. A Honchkrow made a brief cameo appearance in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

Pokédex entries

In the manga

Honchkrow in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Honchkrow appears in Pokémon Adventures, in the Diamond & Pearl chapter, under Cyrus's command. Later, in the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc, Silver's Murkrow evolves into a Honchkrow alongside his Sneasel, which becomes a Weavile.

In the TCG

Main article: Honchkrow (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

By leveling up

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM04	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM60	Quash	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM63	Embargo	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100100	100}}100%	15
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM95	Snarl	Dark	Special	05555	095}}95%	15
	HM02	Fly	Flying	Physical	09090	095}}95%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honchkrow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Honchkrow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Assurance	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
	Brave Bird	Flying	Physical	120	100%	15
	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
	Drill Peck	Flying	Physical	80	100%	20
	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	—%	20
	FeatherDance	Flying	Status	—	100%	15
	Mirror Move	Flying	Status	—	—%	20
	Perish Song	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Psycho Shift	Psychic	Status	—	90%	10
	Roost	Flying	Status	—	—%	10
	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
	Sky Attack	Flying	Physical	140	90%	5
	Whirlwind	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Wing Attack	Flying	Physical	60	100%	35
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Honchkrow in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Honchkrow in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honchkrow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Honchkrow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Peck	Flying	Physical	35	100%	35
	Night Shade	Ghost	Special	—	100%	15
	Assurance	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	—%	20
	Mean Look	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	TailwindBW	Flying	Status	—	—%	30
	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	5
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Honchkrow Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Honchkrow Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: D
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Dark  Poké Assist: ( Dark ) Field move: (Cut ×3) Browser entry   It looses gusts of dark wind and twisters. It also attacks with dark pulses.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Dark  ( Dark ) Past ( Normal ) (Cut ×3) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It releases dark pulses around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Nothing scares Honchkrow--except ghosts! He has the most fun at sky-based Attractions like Pelipper's Circle Circuit.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: He used to be a leader of the Tech Area, but he was impressed by Conkeldurr's spirit and handed over his position to him.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Murkrow  Dark  Flying

Dusk Stone →

First evolution Honchkrow  Dark  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Honchkrow images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Honchkrow has been used in battle by the leaders of the two main villainous teams in the Generation IV games, Cyrus and Giovanni.
• Honchkrow's English name uses a Japanese-origin word in its name ("honcho" is derived from hanchō), while Honchkrow's Japanese name uses a western-origin word in its name ("don" is derived from Italian don and Latin dominus). Both are leader-like names and sometimes are used for leaders of shadier organizations.
• Honchkrow does not appear in Johto's Pokédex in HeartGold and SoulSilver, despite Murkrow being available before the Elite 4 and the Dusk Stone being available as a Pokéathlon prize. This is also the case for Mismagius.
  • Coincedentally, both evolve by using a Dusk Stone while the Generation IV Pokémon that evolve by learning a move do appear in the Johto Pokédex.

Origin

Honchkrow is based on a crow or raven. Due to its bulkier, more powerful appearance, Honchkrow looks much more similar to a raven than its pre-evolution does, and it also bears a resemblance to the hooded crow. While Murkrow appears to be based on witches of western folklore, Honchkrow's appearance is reminiscent of a crime boss, giving a new interpretation to Murkrow as a gang member under it, and having a crest that resembles a wide-brimmed fedora hat, an article of clothing often associated with mobsters. However, Honchkrow's tail does bear a resemblance to a broom, which has long been connected with witchcraft, and its hat and beard like crests also give the impression of a sorcerer or wizard.

Name origin

Honchkrow is a combination of honcho (a leader or boss) and crow.

Dongkarasu is a combination of don (Spanish for lord and a title for Mafia leaders) and 烏 karasu (crow).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ドンカラス Dongkarasu From don and 烏 karasu French Corboss From corbeau and boss Spanish Honchkrow Same as English name German Kramshef From Krähe and Chef Italian Honchkrow Same as English name Korean 돈크로우 Donkeurou From don and crow Mandarin Chinese 烏鴉頭頭 / 乌鸦头头 Wūyātóutóu Literally "Crow chief" Cantonese Chinese

More languages

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• Paul's Honchkrow

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